Postgraduate Program

Master Of Arts in Visishtadvaita Vedanta

Overview of Visishtadvaita Vedanta

The Vishishtadvaitic thought is considered to have existed for a long time, and it is surmised that the earliest works are no longer available. The names of the earliest of these philosophers is only known through Ramanuja’s Vedartha Sangraham. Bodhayana, Dramida, Tanka, Guhadeva, Kapardi and Bharuci the prominent ones in the line of the philosophers considered to have expounded the Visishtadvaitic system.

Bodhayana is considered to have written an extensive vritti (commentary) on the Purva and Uttara Mimamsas. Tanka is attributed with having written commentaries on Chandogya Upanishad and Brahma Sutras. Nathamuni of the ninth century AD, the foremost Acharya of the Vaishnavas, collected the Tamil prabandhas, classified them, made the redaction, set the hymns to music and spread them everywhere. He is said to have received the divine hymns straight from Nammalvar, the foremost of the twelve Alvars, by yogic insight in the temple at Alwar Thirunagari, which is located near Tirunelveli in South India. Yamunacharya renounced kingship and spent his last days in the service of the Lord at Srirangam and in laying the fundamentals of the Vishishtadvaita philosophy by writing four basic works on the subject.

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M.A Vyakarana

M.A Nyaya

Vishishtadvaita is one of the most popular schools of the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. Vedanta literally means the end of the Vedas. VishishtAdvaita (literally “Advaita with uniqueness; qualifications”) is a non-dualistic school of Vedanta philosophy.

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First Semester


Katopanishad Bashyam

Srirangaramanujacharya has authored a commentary (bhashyam) to the Upanishads on the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta Shastra. The Kathopanishad Bhashya is one of the ten most important Upanishad commentaries.

Nachiketas son of Sage Vajasravasa reached Yama loka due to an unexpected curse by his father. Nachiketas  waited for three days at the gate of Yama loka without even sipping a drop of water as Yama was out of his loka. When Yama returned and noticed that a Brahmin was made to wait at his gate,  felt sad and offered three boons to Nachiketas as atonement. Having received two boons, for the third boon, Nachiketas requested Yama to enlighten him with the mysteries of life and death.   Yama examined Nachiketas thoroughly and after satisfying himself the earnestness of the latter, taught Nachiketas the secrets of Vedanta.  The conversation between Yama and Nachiketas forms the core of  Kathopanishad.

Gita Bashyam

The Bhagavad Gita, which is famous all over the world for its teaching, consists of eighteen chapters. The Gita was taught by Lord Krishna to his friend Arjuna in the midst of the battle field Kurukshetra.  Bhagavad Gita has been commented upon by various schools of Vedanta such as Advaita, Visishtadvaita, Dvaita and many more. Sri Bhagavad Ramanuja based his commentary Gitabhhashyam on the tenets of Visishtadvaita Vedanta as expounded by him.

Sri Bashyam

Bhagwad Ramanuja authored a commentary on the Brahma Sutra of Sage Badarayana aka Sage Vyasa bhagavan. At Kashmir, seeing the grandeur of the commentary, goddess Saraswati blesses the text as Sribhhashyam.   Bhashyakara is one of the revered namesthis Bhagavad Ramanuja. The text comprises of four chapters(adhyaya) and each chapter consists of four subsections(pada). According to Srimad Ramanuja’s count, the sutras are 545 in number. These Sutras are grouped in 156 adhikarana(topics). Each topic considers one or more statements (vishaya vakya) from the Upanishads and  after the view of purvapaksha (opponents arguments), siddhanta (final view) is established according to Visishtadvaia Vedanta. Sri Bhagavad Ramanuja refutes the philosophy of Sankara’s Advaita, Sankhya’s, Bauddha, Yoga, Kapila’s  Pasupatha and many more. Out of the nine gems of works, authored by Sri Bhagavad Ramanuja, Sribhashyam standsout as his magnum opus and considered as the most important book on Vishishtadvaita Vedanta Shastra. Chapters three and four are prescribed for study in Sirommani (M.A).

Siddhitrayam

This text was authored by  Sri Yamunacharya (Sri Alavandar). This book consists of three Siddhis, Atma Siddhi, Samvid Siddhi and Iswara Siddhi. The first is the inquiry of the soul, the second is the inquiry of  wisdom, and the third is the inquiry of Iswara.

History of sanskrit – 1

Vedic I 

This book is a reference book on all the texts in the Sanskrit language. In the first semester, everything from the Rig Veda to the Kavyas  are covered.

Linguistics -1

A Text  on the history of  the Sanskrit  language and its origin This is a book about how other languages ​​originated from the   Indo-Germanic language. 

Linguisti 1 Up to  Samasam is covered in the first semester while Lin. 2 in the second semester covers balance items.

Soft Skill 1
Soft Skill are prescribed

Second Semester


Katopanishad Bashyam – 2

Srirangaramanujacharya has authored a commentary (bhashyam) to the Upanishads on the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta Shastra. The Kathopanishad Bhashya is one of the ten most important Upanishad commentaries.

Nachiketas son of Sage Vajasravasa reached Yama loka due to an unexpected curse by his father. Nachiketas  waited for three days at the gate of Yama loka without even sipping a drop of water as Yama was out of his loka. When Yama returned and noticed that a Brahmin was made to wait at his gate,  felt sad and offered three boons to Nachiketas as atonement. Having received two boons, for the third boon, Nachiketas requested Yama to enlighten him with the mysteries of life and death.   Yama examined Nachiketas thoroughly and after satisfying himself the earnestness of the latter, taught Nachiketas the secrets of Vedanta.  The conversation between Yama and Nachiketas forms the core of  Kathopanishad.

Gita Bashyam – 2
The Bhagavad Gita, which is famous all over the world for its teaching, consists of eighteen chapters. The Gita was taught by Lord Krishna to his friend Arjuna in the midst of the battle field Kurukshetra.  Bhagavad Gita has been commented upon by various schools of Vedanta such as Advaita, Visishtadvaita, Dvaita and many more. Sri Bhagavad Ramanuja based his commentary Gitabhhashyam on the tenets of Visishtadvaita Vedanta as expounded by him.

Avayava Lakshanam
This is the  nyaya concept of Anumana pramanam(valid knowledge of inference). The source text is Tatva Chintamani. The commentary  text is DeediDee. The text is written by Gadadhara Bhatta. The study prescribed is about Sat Hetu(reason) and details of the second concept Pratignya(averment) lakshana(definition).

Sri Bashyam
Bhagwad Ramanuja authored a commentary on the Brahma Sutra of Sage Badarayana aka Sage Vyasa bhagavan. At Kashmir, seeing the grandeur of the commentary, goddess Saraswati blesses the text as Sribhhashyam.   Bhashyakara is one of the revered namesthis Bhagavad Ramanuja. The text comprises of four chapters(adhyaya) and each chapter consists of four subsections(pada). According to Srimad Ramanuja’s count, the sutras are 545 in number. These Sutras are grouped in 156 adhikarana(topics). Each topic considers one or more statements (vishaya vakya) from the Upanishads and  after the view of purvapaksha (opponents arguments), siddhanta (final view) is established according to Visishtadvaia Vedanta. Sri Bhagavad Ramanuja refutes the philosophy of Sankara’s Advaita, Sankhya’s, Bauddha, Yoga, Kapila’s  Pasupatha and many more. Out of the nine gems of works, authored by Sri Bhagavad Ramanuja, Sribhashyam standsout as his magnum opus and considered as the most important book on Vishishtadvaita Vedanta Shastra. Chapters three and four are prescribed for study in Sirommani (M.A).

Siddhitrayam – 2
This text was authored by  Sri Yamunacharya (Sri Alavandar). This book consists of three Siddhis, Atma Siddhi, Samvid Siddhi and Iswara Siddhi. The first is the inquiry of the soul, the second is the inquiry of  wisdom, and the third is the inquiry of Iswara.

History of sanskrit – 2
This book is a reference book on all the texts in the Sanskrit language. In the first semester, everything from the Rig Veda to the Kavyas  are covered. Vedic II Second semester: Rest of the texts are complied.

Linguistics -2

A Text  on the history of  the Sanskrit  language and its origin This is a book about how other languages ​​originated from the   Indo-Germanic language. 

Linguisti 1 Up to  Samasam is covered in the first semester while Lin. 2 in the second semester covers balance items.

Soft Skill 2
Soft Skill are prescribed

Third Semester


Nyaya Siddhanjanam – 1

This book was authored  by Swami Nigamantha Maha  Desikan. It refutes all other schools of philosophy and establishes Visishtadvaita Vedant in a firm footing. The text delineates the all the categories or substances(padartha) such as  Jada, Jeeva, Iswara, Buddhi, Nithyavibhuti and Adravya acoording to Visishtadvaita School.

Vedarta Sangraha

This is one of the nine gems of works authored by Bhagavad Ramanuja. The text is a compilation of commentary on Upanishads. This work was delivered as an oration by the author in front of Lord Srinivasa at Tirumala, thus establishing that Sriman Narayana alone is the Supreme God who is the cause of this universe. This text extols the meanings of Vedas according to the tenets of Visishtadvaita.

Vedanta Paribasha

This book is a treatise on Advaita Vedanta.  The  book  summarizes the principles of Pramana(valid knowledge) and Prameya(object of knowledge)  according to Advaita Vedanta.. 

Tatvamukta kalapa

This text was authored by Swamy Nigamantha Maha Desikan.  Swami Desikan had given the doctrines of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta religion in verse form. The Tatvas or realities were described as an ornament of pearls. Swami Desikan himself had authored a commentary Sarvarthasiddhi for this work.

Computer Science Theroy
Computer Science are prescribed

CS Practical
As per University of Madras syllabus prescribed for MA

Soft Skill 3
Soft Skill are prescribed

Fourth Semester


Nyaya Siddhanjanam – 2

This is also a detailed commentary on the text Tatva Chintamani of Gadadhara bhatta. This is about the asat hetu(cause). Study prescribed is about the first Hetvabhasa lashana.

Sri Bashyam

This text was authored by Udayanacharya. The author establishes Easwara with the help of Nyaya Sastra. The text is divided in to 5 parts. The first part is prescribed for study

Vedanta Paribasha – 2

Name given to a topic in grammar which deals with the derivation of words as suitable to the sense

The author of this book is Gadadhara Bhattachary. This book is about the relationship and relevance of words. Shaabda bodham is another name. It has  seven subdivisions and seven cases(vibhakti).

Tatvamukta kalapa – 2

This is a text on the philosophy of Vaiseshika School (Vaiseshika Darshanam) containing Vaiseshika Sutras.. This was written by Prasastha  Paadar. The next two chapters are prescribed for study.

Computer Science Theroy – 2
Computer science are prescribed

CS Practical
As per University of Madras syllabus prescribed for MA

Soft Skill 4
Soft Skill are prescribed

Learning the essential Veda and Prabandha ensure strong spiritual base for the student to face the problems squarely with equanimity  in their lives.

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Why Study Here?

In addition, the students are taught the essential portions of Yajur Veda, 4000 Divya Prabandham and Agama subjects. Emphasis is given more to the Students’ adherence to perform their nithya karmanushtana such as trikala sandhya vandana and reciting stotra pathas as per the sampradaya.

According to the University syllabus, Tamil, English languages, Computer Science are also taught in keeping with the requirements of modern times. This ensures and enhances the students’ employability after passing out.

Benefits
Self Development
Spirituality
Eligibility

Why Choose Ahobila Math?

This Mahavidyalaya was one of the oldest Institutions teaching Sanskrit in this country. It was established by the peerless preceptor, the 42nd Jeeyar of Sri Ahobila Math, Injimedu Srimad Azhagiyasingar in 1942 to teach Veda, Prabandha, Sastra and Sanskrit, all under one roof, in the traditional Gurukula style with a hostel attached.

 The mission statement of the founder is maintained and nurtured by successive Jeeyars of the Math even to date. The Institution is well administered by Sri Malolan Educational Trust. 

The Institution is recognised by Rashtria Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi(now Central Sanskrit University) as Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya

The Mahavidyalaya is affiliated to the University of Madras in the faculty of Oriental Studies in the branches of Vyakarana, Nyaya and Visishtadvaita Vedanta and offer courses in Praksiromani I&II( 2years), Madhyamasiromani(B.A-3 years) and Siromani (M.A-2 years).

Self Development

The students have access to a well-equipped Library that contains more than 10000 books, fully catalogued, under 18 categories and  palm leaf Manuscripts. This will ensure to expand their knowledge base. 

Participation in the debates organized by the Kalyana Abhivardhini Sabha, founded by the first Principal Goshtipuram Sri U.Ve.  Sowmya Narayana charya Swami in 1942, improve their knowledge in the  Sanskrit literature 

Participating in National /level competitions and Seminars expose the students to increase their competitive spirit to perform better later in their lives 

A full-fledged Computer Lab with peripherals are at the disposal of the Students to increase their Computer skill. Yoga practice and Sports activities stimulate the brain and physique

Spirituality

Performing strictly their daily ablutions like Trikala Sandhyavandana as mandated in the Sastras and recitation of   Stotras after their Sandhyavandana develop devotion and faith in the Sanatana Dharma.

Learning the essential Veda and Prabandha ensure strong spiritual base for the student to face the problems squarely with equanimity  in their lives.

The learning of essential portions of Scriptures such as Vedas, Agamas, Upanishads, Itihasa, Puranas, Srimad Bhagavad Gita,  essential aspects of Dharma Sastras will have good grounding in their spiritual development.

Eligibility

Krishna Yajur Veda – Age 7 Completed(Duration – 7 Years)

4000 Divya Prabandha – Age 7 Completed(Duration – 4Years)

Praksiromani- 2 years:A pass in SSLC/OSLC/Samhitantam Veda adhyyanam/Agama

Madhyama Siromani (B.A.) 3 years:—-A pass in Praksiromani/Dip in Sanskrit. Even if there is no prior Sanskrit knowledge at the time of admission provided the same is acquired within 6 months of joining. 

Siromani (M.A) 2 years:  A pass in Madhyamasiromani/B.A(Sanskrit)